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G315 XFW

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,268 mi
Last recorded67,268 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG315 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 67,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,139 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 19 Jun 2021 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 65,286 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire centre floor area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,198 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded under car

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,743 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,520 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 51,519 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,199 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 51,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,643 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 47,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

radiator leaking slightly from offside area

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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G315 XFW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G315 XFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G315 XFW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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